Lead Researcher (PI): Maya Evenden

Institution: University of Alberta

Total WGRF Funding: $38,058

Co-Funders: Alberta Pulse Growers Commission, Results Driven Agriculture Research

Start Date: 2021

Project Length: 2 Years

Objectives:

Determine flight capacity and dispersal ability of pea leaf weevil during spring and fall. Measure abiotic conditions (light and temperature) and host plant volatiles' effect on weevil flight capacity and dispersal ability. Determine metabolites used by weevils during active dispersal. Determine energy use effect during flight on subsequent reproductive potential.